Feliz Cinco de Mayo

Samson's school invited us to participate in the parade. We had a lot of fun as soon as we were walking and warm. Snow on May 5th, who would have guessed.

Justin wants one too

He saw Nellie's and said it was wonderful and he wants one in black. So I am half way through. I think I will finish this one a little quicker.

Nellie's Sweater

Home Is Where Your Story Begins

Did you see it

A few weeks ago a huge meteor fell from the sky and landed not 20 yards from my house. This explains why I have not been on line and posting. There was some residual damage that left my mind a shambles, my house a hostile (for clutter, dirt, children, and family), and my camera missing. During the recuperation period nothing got better. Finally I was called from the depths of wo by my mother who said (in her sweet, innocent, I'm not telling you what to do but what I am telling you is the best thing to do voice), "I haven't seen recent posts" So here you go world. I am back.

ps if I don't blog again for awhile don't hold it against me :)

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The week before Spring Break

This has been a busy one. Justin was out of town from Thursday the 1st, (I had to get my calendar down to remember it all.) until Thursday the 8th. He went with Matt to Washington D.C. to a meeting. Matt is the chairperson for the Governors Council for Disabilities. Justin went to do patient care and to interpret for him. Busy week for both of us. I survived but my house was on its death bed. We were planning on me driving down to get him from the airport on Friday but we found out his parents were planning on driving up. They had switched their time share from San Diego to Flagstaff and were staying there for a week.

Finally Justin made it home on Friday evening. The whole family was very happy to see him. He brought gifts from the air and space museum.

The next day Saturday we spent catching up with the Harris'. They brought the horses so we went out to the Ranch and rode around. At the condo they have a little goofy golf course. Granny loved taking the boys there. They did such a good job. On Sunday we went to church and then had dinner over at the condo. It was a nice evening. We met up multiple times throughout the week. Each boy got to spend some special time with Granny and Linsay. Then this bunch of Harris' were back home by Thursday evening.

The rest of the week was crazy. I had volunteered for multiple things with Sam's school not realizing that we would have family up all week. I ended up working for twenty hours. Thank you Vonessa for watching the kids. The check is in the mail.

That was Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. During the later part of the week Justin's cousin Angela Dennison called and said that they were in town that week also. They wanted to spend time with us on Friday night. I was excited because she has 3 girls and our kids tend to play well together. Did I mention that I called my Dad earilier in the week and invited him up for a day or two. I heard he had the whole week off and it would be fun to have him visit. So on Friday morning at 7:15 my dad called and said he was on his way. Yipee (Doesn't he know we don't wake up until 7:30 at the earliest?) I got Keaton up and off to school. He rode his bike with the neighbor. Then Sam woke with a wet bed, he got a bath. Nellie saw the bath water and was ready to hop in. After that I needed to wait for the hot water to replenish for my own shower, quick as it is. All of a sudden it was 9:30, I voluteered in Keatons class to bring a St. Patrick's Day project. (dyed noodles and yarn for necklaces) Grabed all the now clean kids and ran to his school. It was great fun. All the kids enjoyed not doing real school work. My Dad drove just fast enough, or slow enough to get to my house while I was at school. He came over and met Keaton's teacher. Great fun. Miss. McFall is great with Keaton. She gives him just enough room to express himself. Every time I see her she says, "I just love your son."

Finally we got home. Grandpa was tired so he got a nap. I prepared a snack to take to Sam's teachers for thier planning day without the kids. That night we went to the Olive Garden with Angela and Tyler and the girls. Grandpa paid for us Harris' (THANK YOU). Angela checked on the Lowell Observatory times for viewing. We went up the hill. It was amazing. We saw Saturn, Venus, a star nursery in Orions belt, M-35, M-81, M-82, and the bathrooms. It was a great time. Maybe next time we will take just the big kids or none at all.

As we were up on the hill of the observatory the wind brought in all the smoke from the prescribed burn they had to the west. It got very sneezy, and coughy (not coffee). Gratefully the wind didn't carry it all the way to our house. We had a very nice night. Grandpa stayed with us and was even comfortable. (Right Grandpa? As soon as you send me pictures I'll put them up)

That was last week now into Spring Break - day 1

This kid needs a video camera

Howdy Partner

Hamsty

I haven't been taking many pictures so I must apologize. However when I found the camera these are some of the pictures on it. I love Keaton's imagination.

It is DONE!

Samson Eli Harris

1. We call him Sam or Sammy
2. His teacher says he is the smartest in the class
3. He belches
4. His favorite color is no longer pink but red
5. He is practicing his drawing
6. He likes to whack Nellie
7. He is the late sleeper (only mom can put him to shame, if given the chance)
8. He loves to help cook
9. He loves to ride his scooter in a circle round the kitchen
10. His favorite song in Jitter-bug
11. He loves to wrestle with brother and sister
12. He can put the trash bag in the trash can without any help
13. His favorite game is Go Fish
14. He loves to run
15. He still has a little lisp on the S sound
16. He now says human instead of cumin
17. His big brother can frustrate him better than anyone else
18. He likes bagel and cream cheese
19. He has a little dip out of his hairs on the very front of his head
20. He likes to sing and he sings Nellie to sleep sometimes
21. He likes to exercise
22. His favorite shirts are the tie-die he made with Daddy
23. He is independent
24. His favorite food group is the dairy group
25. His hair is very black, think and grows fast

Justin's Obsession

Justin has been busy on the computer all day.

He has set up his songs he has written and recorded on a webhosting page.

Justin's Songs

Happy Hearts Day

We woke to a winter wonderland. It is even a snow day! YA say the kids. I drew this in the snow with food coloring and water. FUN!

Dinocake

Now I know what happened to the dinosaurs millions of years ago. When they rolled over their heads and legs fell off. Hope this satisfies the public.... Tate, Al

Nellie Rai Harris

1. Her nickname is Missy Moo, Nella Belle, Stinky, or Sister
2. She loves baths
3. Her favorite bath animal is the ducky
4. Her toes are growing out of her feety jamies
5. She like the first part of Sesame Street (but not Elmo’s World)
6. She likes her water with ice
7. She drinks out of a cup rather well
8. She must have a fork or spoon when eating
9. Her favorite spot is on Momma’s lap
10. She helps read the scriptures at night
11. She holds her own with her brothers
12. She is finally starting to get her pointy teeth
13. She loves Go-Gurts
14. She loves to sing
15. She likes Daddy’s music
16. She likes to help start the dishwasher
17. She likes to load the dryer
18. Her shoe size is a 4
19. She weighs 20 pounds
20. She loves to go outside
21. She doesn’t like the cold
22. She found out pens can draw on skin
23. She likes to set the table, even when it isn’t time to eat
24. She is very social
25. She loves books (book was her 1st (understandable) word)

What is it called

The hair on the top front of your head that hangs down on your face?

Here is a before and after of my _____. I had not cut them in over a year, 14 months to be exact.

Beef Jerkey

Sam:

"Do some turkeys live on the beach?"

flossing with a stuffed up nose. and a slightly swollen lip ( I have had chapped lips and am slightly allergic to veggies, celery. ) opps

San Diego trip after Christmas